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1. disdain - noun

· lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

Synonym(s): contempt, scorn, despite

Hypernym(s): dislike




2. disdain - noun

· a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Synonym(s): condescension, patronage

Hypernym(s): disparagement, depreciation, derogation




3. disdain - verb

· look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"

Synonym(s): contemn, despise, scorn

Hypernym(s): hate, detest




4. disdain - verb

· reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"

Synonym(s): reject, spurn, freeze_off, scorn, pooh-pooh, turn_down

Hypernym(s): refuse, decline





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